S+H Staff

Washington – NIOSH is seeking input from stakeholders through April 29 on the progress and future direction of the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program.

Washington – A National Academy of Sciences committee on Feb. 14 released an interim report outlining efforts to study issues with commuting and pilot fatigue.

Arlington, VA – An independent review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s hours-of-service “Regulatory Impact Analyses” concluded the agency overstated the proposal’s benefits, according to findings released Feb. 16 by the American Trucking Associations.

Washington – OSHA recently issued a directive for enforcement personnel on determining compliance with OSHA personal protective equipment standards.

Baltimore – Use of motorcycle helmets not only dramatically reduces the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, but also appears to be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury, according to new research released Feb. 8 by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Washington – Children younger than 4 are at an increased risk of injury or death in residential fires, according to a report released Feb. 14 by the USFA.

Washington – The Mine Safety and Health Administration’s pursuit of a respirable coal dust standard stems from a promise made 40 years ago to end “black lung” disease, the Secretary of Labor said Feb. 16.

NSC, FocusDriven create 'On the Road, Off the Phone' PSA contest

Washington – A 33-minute OSHA training video released Feb. 12 addresses respirator use among health care workers.

Washington – Witnesses at a Feb. 15 House subcommittee hearing suggested OSHA was skirting its requirements under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.